Skippet

Attributed to Seraphim Masi American

ca. 1825–52

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Provenance

Title: Skippet
Maker: Attributed to Seraphim Masi (active ca. 1822–52)
Date: ca. 1825–52
Geography: Probably made in Washington DC, United States
Culture: American
Medium: Silver and silver gilt
Dimensions: Overall: 1 1/4 x 5 3/16 in. (3.2 x 13.2 cm); 20 oz. 5 dwt. (630.2 g)
Body: H. 15/16 in. (2.4 cm); 11 oz. 9 dwt. (355.4 g)
Cover: H. 5/8 in. (1.6 cm); 8 oz. 17 dwt. (274.8 g)
Credit Line: Bequest of Mary Stillman Harkness, 1950
Object Number: 50.145.45a, b
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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